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My family, probably like yours, just celebrated Earth Day. And what’s not to celebrate? With spring in full bloom, the world around us is teeming with new life. As we observe all the beauty and blessings we have on earth, we are each reminded the importance of caring for our planet. The EPA is America’s governmental agency assigned with the responsibility to guide us in the management of our natural resources. Lately, the issue of emissions has drawn the EPA’s attention to the drilling of the Barnett Shale here in North Texas. According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,…..

On Tuesday, April 3rd, all of North Texas weathered one of the strongest and most prolific storms in recent history. Spawning a staggering 13 tornadoes, this storm system pummeled everything in its path. After the storm clouds passed, residents and business owners began to assess the devastation. The EF2 tornado ripped through Kennedale and Arlington with winds howling in at 135mph. Approximately 5 businesses, and 50 homes were damaged in Kennedale; more than 500 homes and apartments in Southwest Arlington were mauled by this massive storm. The tornadoes continued to twist through 5 counties, taking a heavy toll on…..